by C. Scott Canady and Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 2, 2020 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
When President Trump signed the March 13, proclamation declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak, a number of federal actions impacting community associations were enforced. Federal regulatory agencies mandated moratoriums on mortgage foreclosures and evictions and instituted loan forbearance programs. Congress passed stimulus legislation impacting small businesses, employees, and individuals.
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Mar 19, 2020 | Disaster Relief
As of March 18, NCSL reports 16 states and one territory have postponed their legislative sessions: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands, and Wisconsin. Some are considering scheduling special sessions for later this year. Many of these postponements and suspensions will last until the end of March when legislators will reassess the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Feb 21, 2020 | Assistance Animals, State Advocacy
As of today, 44 state legislatures have convened, and CAI is tracking more than 1,000 bills impacting community associations. This is part two of our 2020 state legislative trends. Read part one here. In addition to affordable housing, construction warranties, reserve...
by C. Scott Canady | Feb 6, 2020 | Assistance Animals, Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy, HAM Radio
41 states and the District of Columbia 2020 legislative sessions have commenced, and CAI is tracking more than 1,000 pieces of legislation impacting community associations. In addition, U.S. Congress is in session and the federal agencies continue their work—some of...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jan 30, 2020 | Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
Forty-six state legislatures will convene this year and thousands of bills will be filed at the state level. While CAI focuses on issues and trends that directly impact the 73.5 million Americans living in community associations, there are dozens of other emerging...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 29, 2020 | Community Association Guidance, Federal Advocacy
Agency clarifies whether internet certificates are valid and the types of animals that can provide emotional support The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released guidance yesterday for individuals requesting an accommodation for an assistance...
